Security Monitor:ELP 1280*720p 1.0 Megapixel Mini IP Camera,Mini Hidden Network Camera,Onvif

Remarkably good IP camera, especially for the price. I needed a low-cost, high def IP camera that was small enough to fit in some windows that have little space between the window pane and internal shutters; this unit is ideal. Since the camera lens is right up against the inside of a window, I didn’t want a camera with IR LEDS (which would just reflect back into the lens). The docs were unclear as to the presence of an IR-cut filter (needed for good daytime outdoor color reproduction), but it seems to be present and I haven’t had any outdoor color issues. I’ve got 5 of these running at various locations now. Had no problems setting these up to run with Blue Iris (using the config info provided in an earlier review). No need to load any drivers (it’s an IP camera ! No idea why the other reviewer mentions drivers). Changing the IP address was fairly easy using the provided software, although I ultimately reverted to setting the camera for DHCP and then making static IP assignments in my router. I also bought several HCP05 passive PoE injector/spliter cables so that all the cameras get power from a single wall-wart power supply that’s powered by the UPS with the rest of my network gear. Been running these for over a year now with no major issues. Never had a problem with the camera locking up, but I am able to remotely interrupt the power to force a reboot, if it was ever needed. I do notice that occasionally the camera will momentarily return a few rasters-worth of random video garbage, but it only lasts for a split second, and Blue Iris’ motion-detect algorithm is smart enough to ignore the glitch. I’ll be buying more of these little jewels.